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Membership in the National Association for Poetry Therapy is open to anyone who shares our mission: Promoting growth and healing through language, symbol and story.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Member’s only area which includes:

• Online Directory
• Future member only areas coming soon! Please send your comments and suggestions to help build our members only area to membership@poetrytherapy.org.

Community & Connection:

• Participation in an organization that is unique not just for its mission, but for the warmth and openness of its culture
  
  
• NAPT's annual conference features some of America's top poets and experts in the expressive arts therapies, with discounted registration fees for NAPT members
  
  
• Optional participation in NAPT's online discussion group, a virtual community where ideas, resources, and inspiration are freely shared
  
  
• Annual membership directory
  
  
• Free listing on the NAPT Member Websites page at http://poetrytherapy.org/members.sites.html

 Publications:

• The Museletter, our membership newsletter, published three times a year, with association and member news, as well as articles, reviews, training and networking opportunities, and more
  
  
• The Journal of Poetry Therapy, published quarterly, with articles on research and process, dissertation abstracts, book reviews, and poetry
  
  
• A monthly e-newsletter from the membership chair includes the latest news from the NAPT board as well as events, member announcements, and other resources

• Explore the use of poetry therapy, expressive writing, journal therapy and other uses of the language arts
  
  
• Expand your presentation skills as a workshop leader at the annual NAPT conference or regional events
  
  
• Develop leadership skills and make professional connections through participation in NAPT committees and board service

Apply for or renew your membership to NAPT by using our Membership Application

If you have questions, please contact membership@poetrytherapy.org, or visit the Membership FAQS page.